Is a region of Central Italy with capital Rome. It is bordered by Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Abruzzi, Molise and Campania, and is washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Inside of it there is also Vatican City. Lazio attracts tourists, both Italian and international thanks to the rich artistic heritage of culture and natural beauty, parks and lakes.
The provinces are: Rome, Frosinone, Latina, Viterbo, Rieti.
There many are the famous squares:ย Piazza di Spagna; with the famous staircase of Trinitร dei Monti, Piazza Farnese andย Piazza Navonaย with โFontana dei quattro fiumiโ deย Berniniโs; the eighteenth-century Trevi Fountain, where tourists throw a coin as a wish to return to the eternal city. A few kilometers far from Rome we find, the Castelli Romani, ideal places for picnics and outings.
Romeย is called the โeternal city โis an open air museum which holds centuries of history: the famousย Colosseo, also known as โ Flavian Amphitheaterโ where Gladiators battled, flanked by the famous Arco of Constantino; Via deiย Fori Imperiali, in ancientย Rome, the main place of public and private life with the temples, churches, public buildings and sacred surrounded by greenery and the Roman Forum;ย Castel SantโAngelo, mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian;ย Vaticanย City the smallest independent State (seat of the Papal States), with the famousย Piazza San Pietroย and theย Cappella Sistinaย where you can admire the โGiudizio Universaleโ byย Michelangelo.
Typical cuisine is based on simple dishes. ย Among the main courses are โgnocchiโ, โspaghetti allโamatricianaโ made with Bacon and pecorino), โspaghetti alla Carbonaraโ and โrigatoni alla pajataโ (rigatoni with a sauce made with intestines of suckling calf), and the famous โbucatini cacio e pepeโ. Second course dishes include lamb, โTrippa trasteverinaโ, โCoda alla Vaccinaraโ and โsaltimbocca alla romanaโ (based on veal). Very popular are also the Roman artichoke (cooked alla giudia or matticella), the pork, olives of Gaeta, olive oil of Sabina and chestnuts of the Cimini Mountains. Among sweets you find: โmaritozziโ, soft bun with pine nuts, raisins and candied orange peel. The pastry filled with ricotta and patties โbocconottiโ and โpangialloโ, a cake made with walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and honey. ย Among the wines:ย Frascati, the EST! EST!! EST!!! from Montefiascone, Aprilia, Aleatico from Gradoli and the Genezzano.
In addition to rich historical, Lazio also offers parks and nature reserves, from the National Park of Circeo to the regional natural Park of the Castelli Romani, the natural monument Garden della Ninfa to the Appia Antica regional park where you can enjoy activities such as birdwatching.
In the regional natural park of Bracciano-Martignano, the two lakes are paradise for sailors and kayakers while; for those who prefer the sea, the most popular beach destinations of Lazio are Gaeta, Ostia, Anzio, San Felice Circeo and the Ponza archipelago which offers wonderfull depths to be explored, rich in flora and fauna.
The Spas are an attraction for those seeking cures and relaxation at Fiuggi and Tivoli.
Viterbo for mountain lovers, the famous ski resorts of Terminillo e Arcinazzo that offer possibilities for trekking, cycling, mountain biking, hiking, climbing and walking.
Rome also offers all kinds of entertainment, every year there are countless cultural events, literature, exhibitions, festivals in addition the shopping in the famous Via Condotti, Via Frattina, Via Borgognona and Via Margutta, heart of โmade in Italyโ fashion.
